February 2, 2026

Make Money Facebook 2026 – In-Stream Ads + Stars + Subs Guide

How to Make Money on Facebook 2026 – Page Monetization Guide

Turn your Facebook Page into income after setup. Multiple revenue streams via In-Stream Ads, Subscriptions, and Stars. Backup earnings videos with Facebook Video Downloader. Tested February 2, 2026.

$1K+ Monthly Potential

10K Followers Needed

Weekly Stars Payouts

TL;DR Methods Comparison In-Stream Ads Subscriptions Stars Apply Steps Content Strategy Payout Requirements FAQ Post-Approval Checklist Earnings Calculator Device Differences Related Guides

TL;DR: Monetize Fast

Professional dashboard → Monetization → Meet 10K followers + watch minutes → Enable In-Stream Ads, Subscriptions, Stars.
Realistic: $1,100–$2,100/month at 10K followers.

Monetization Methods Comparison

Method	Requirements	Earnings Potential	Payout Speed
In-Stream Ads	10K followers + 600K minutes	$0.01-$0.03/view	Monthly
Subscriptions	10K followers + 180K minutes	$4.99-$9.99/month	Monthly
Stars	Live videos + 500 followers	$0.01/star	Weekly
Brand Collabs	1K followers + 15K engagements	$100-$10K/deal	Per deal

In-Stream Ads Eligibility (Highest Volume)

Requirements (2026):
- Page: 10K followers
- 600,000 total minutes watched (last 60 days)
- 5 active videos
- 18+ country (Nigeria eligible)
- No violations 30+ days

Enable: Professional dashboard → Monetization → In-Stream Ads → Apply.

Subscriptions Setup (Recurring Revenue)

1. 10K followers + 180K watch minutes (60 days)
2. Professional dashboard → Subscriptions → Set price ($4.99+)
3. Exclusive content: Badges, posts, lives
4. 10% platform fee

Best for: Coaches, niche experts.

Stars During Live Videos

Requirements: 500 followers
During Live → Stars button → Viewers buy/send Stars
$0.01 per Star earned instantly

Pro tip: 30-min lives → 100-500 Stars average.

Apply for Monetization (Step-by-Step)

Web/Desktop Path

1. Page → Professional dashboard (left sidebar)
2. Monetization tab → Eligibility check
3. Meet requirements → Apply → Review (24-72 hours)
4. Approved → Enable tools

Mobile App

Page → Three lines → Professional dashboard → Monetization

Content Strategy for Fast Qualification

Content Type	Watch Time	Engagement	Priority
3-10 min videos	High	Medium	Must
Reels (9:16)	Low	High	Scale
Live (30+ min)	Very High	Very High	Weekly
Stories	None	Medium	Daily

Formula: 50 videos x 2 min avg = 600K minutes target.

Payout Requirements

Threshold	Method	Frequency
$100	Direct deposit	Monthly
Stars	Instant to wallet	Weekly
Tax forms	W-8BEN (Nigeria)	Annual

First payout: 30-60 days after approval.

Common Monetization Questions

“Limited originality” error?

100% original content required
No stock footage/text overlays
Transform all clips

“Not eligible” country?

VPN doesn't work – IP verification
Nigeria fully supported

Requirements dropped 2026?

5K followers rumored (unconfirmed)
600K minutes still standard

Post-Approval Checklist

Enable all tools: Stars + Subscriptions
Pin monetization post: Build awareness
Schedule 3x/week lives: Stars revenue
Video backup: Private Downloader

Earnings Calculator (Realistic)

10K followers → 50K views/month → $500-$1,500 In-Stream
+ 100 Stars/week → $400/month
+ 50 subscribers → $200/month
**Total: $1,100-$2,100/month**
Scale: 50K followers = 5x earnings.

Device Differences

Device	Dashboard Access	Live Streaming
Web	Full analytics	Best quality
iPhone	Collapsed menus	Vertical optimized
Android	Same as iPhone	Good quality